[Malaysia] The reality behind the headlines
After a year of headlines about shockingly homophobic statements from the government, Gay Star News visits Malaysia to find out what life is really like for LGBT rights activists there

[Philippines] Civil registrar wins; no more ‘gender test’
The Office of the Civil Registrar General (OCRG) has given in to the contention that local civil registrars cannot possibly certify if a person is a transgender.

[Australia] NSW Government suggests LGBTI discrimination by religious groups is ‘necessary’
The NSW Government, faith-based aged care providers and a right-wing lobby group headed by an openly gay monarchist and controversial broadcaster Alan Jones are among some of the groups and organisations arguing against stronger legal protections for the LGBTI community proposed under new federal anti-discrimination laws.